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Bardenay

Bardenay
Lemon Vodka

Category: Flavored Vodka

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 40%
Bronze Medal
Recommended
$24

Bardenay
Lemon Vodka

Category: Flavored Vodka

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 40%
Light clear steely golden yellow color. Aromas and flavors of grilled beef fat, lemon oil, toasted sesame seeds, and lemon cough drop with an oily, crisp, dry medium-to-full body and a peppery, charming, long finish manifesting accents of lemon pineal, bitter citrus oils, and apple skin. A rich oily mouth feel with interesting tones of savory and citrus acid as counterpoints on the palate.

Tasting Info

Spirits Glass Style: Spicy & Complex
Aroma Aroma: grilled beef fat, lemon oil, toasted sesame seeds, and lemon cough drop
Taste Flavor: Same as aromas with accents of lemon pineal, bitter citrus oils, and apple skin
Smoothness Smoothness: Peppery
Finish Finish: Long
Enjoy Enjoy: Enjoy on its own
Bottom Line Bottom Line: A rich oily mouth feel with interesting tones of savory and citrus acid as counterpoints on the palate.

The Producer

Bardenay Inc.

The Producer
PO Box 1558
Boise, ID 83701
USA
1 208-426-0538

Their Portfolio

86 Bardenay Vodka 40% (USA) $24.00.
BR Bardenay Lemon Vodka 40% (USA) $24.00. - Bronze Medal
87 Bardenay London Style Dry Gin 47.1% (USA) $29.00.
BR Bardenay Ginger Spiced Rum 40% (USA) $19.00. - Bronze Medal
BR Bardenay Cassis Fruit Liqueur 20% (USA) $19.00. - Bronze Medal

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